“It must have been God’s will in my words.” How true it is that God often uses his people to speak to another person. It may be words of admonishment, instruction, or encouragement. I am aware of how often God does it through people in my life. This morning Bill was...
We can only walk through the doorways that are open, but in the houses that we build, all doorways are open. And if we build them according to the Master’s plan they will be open to others, as well. John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it...
Once again today I was in conversation with a Christian who confessed to having felt shame and condemnation over some harsh, hurtful accusations thrown at her by someone who is supposed to love and encourage her. It happens. People in relationships, friends or...
Dr. David Watson, an associate professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary, has recently written that, “through the Bible, God has revealed sacred truth to a community of people committed to living in that truth” (Scripture and the Life of God. Kindle...
Today, June 29, 2018, three Titus 2 students joined Bill and me at a reception at The Meeting House at Carillon Beach Community. The reception was a celebration of the success of Carillon Institute’s recent Tour of Homes. They used the event to raise funds for...
” If a miracle happened and the problem you have was solved overnight, how would you know it was solved, and what would be different?” This question is known as the “Miracle Question” and is a well-known technique used in Solution Focused...
This is the first and great commandment. Do you care? Does it matter in the big picture of your life? What does it say we have to do? 1.) ”Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” What is the character of those who love with their heart, who have given their...
There is an vastness to God that invites us continually to come near and know him better. It is one of the things that delights me…..that there will always be more to know of God. However, as I have discipled others there are some basics that seem to present...
On Father’s Day someone posted a question on Facebook…..What are some things your Father taught you? Some of the things that came to my mind right away were these: How to drive a standard transmission vehicle. How to check oil in a car. How to wiggle my...
Such a range of topics can be covered in a recovery counseling session! I can move from Johari windows to the Apostle Paul’s progression of humility revealed in Scripture to reading The Velveteen Rabbit to John Wesley’s Holy Club questions! Oh, the places...
